Lake St. Clair, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
670 Population 931/sq mi density
$80,392 Median Income $31,491 per capita
$219,300 Home Value $252,325 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,392 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake St. Clair enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates38.3286°N, 90.9983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 29 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 56 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 36 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 52 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 49 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 130 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 54 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 73 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 113 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 138 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 125 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 101 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 64 km
Jun 16, 1993 2 km SE of Longtown, Missouri M2.7 132 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 52 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 141 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 46 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 60 km
Sep 20, 1997 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri M2.6 116 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,114 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 77 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 43 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 73 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 55 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 41 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 15 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 31 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 95 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 49 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 83 km 2
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 41 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 97 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 68 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 41 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 69 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 69 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 100 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 58 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 58 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 33 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 43 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 91 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 62 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Lake St. Clair has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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